Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kristen Jacobs and the reappointment of Linda Goodno and Kenneth Resnick to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC).

Goodno, of Woodbury, participated in a variety of amateur sports in high school and college in Moorhead, including golf, basketball and volleyball. Goodno, who was appointed a year ago to complete the remainder of Herb Brooks' term, is appointed to a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2008.

Jacobs, of Sauk Rapids, is the director of sports and special events with the St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is also a member of the Star of the North State Games, which is an event of the MASC, St. Cloud Local Organizing Committee. Jacobs replaces Bernie Omann for a three-year term that expires on January 7, 2008.

Resnick, of Edina, is vice president of Diverge Entertainment. He has been a member of the MASC since 1996, and serves on numerous subcommittees, including the Mighty Kids Legislative Grant Committee. Resnick is reappointed to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2008.

The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission supports the National Sports Center in Blaine, the amateur sports associations in the state and creates tourism through promoting amateur sports events, including the Star of the North State Games. The commission consists of 16 members, including 10 appointed by the Governor.